Paper Pumpkin June 2016 Banner Surprise Alternative Project

We had a great time putting together our Paper Pumpkin Kits at our Club meeting. I try to put together at least one project according to the directions and then come up with a few alternative projects. Below is one example according to the directions. It is really cute! I know this cheerful banner would bright many people's days! I have someone in mind already to send this to.

This is an alternative project I shared during Saturday's Paper Pumpkin Club. I used the Jar of Love Bundle. I am thrilled that Stampin' Up! created a new mason jar stamp set and coordinating dies! I joined right as Perfectly Preserved was retiring and missed it. I love jars and canning! They remind me of family times spent together too!

I trimmed the striped card base to make a matte. I added gold trim and gold stars for accents. I used the larger jar and lid dies to create a shaker element.

To the back of the striped matte, I added foam adhesive strips around the shaker element and around the rest of the matte. Because the shaker element is a part of the matte layer and not an element sitting on top of the card, more stability is needed so the card won't buckle or tear, especially in the mail.

After filling the shaker element, I adhered a piece of Whisper White cardstock over the shaker element. This not only contains the sequins but has the sentiment stamped on the front. This photo also shows how I wrapped the gold trim.

On the inside I stamped "throw kindness around like confetti" in Basic Black Archival Ink and the dots image from Perpetual Birthday Calendar in Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, and Tip Top Taupe ink.

I hope you will join us at our next Paper Pumpkin Club meeting!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth